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Published 12/31/2008 by CNN Associate Producer Martina Stewart at CNN Political Ticker
Barack Obama's campaign inspired a huge grassroots movement and broke fundraising records.
(CNN) — From an historic presidential election to a wealth of political scandals, 2008 has been nothing short of extraordinary.
Here's a look back at some of the top political stories of the year.
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From an historic presidential election to a wealth of political scandals, 2008 has been nothing short of extraordinary.
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